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Dumping the fuel surcharge

AirAsia has dropped fuel surcharges from all its international and domestic flights.

The lowcost airline is claiming to be the first in the world to have cut the charge completely.

As of last Tuesday, the passengers flying with AirAsia and AirAsia X will only have to pay for the ticket, airport taxes and administration fees.

Tuscan tables

Wine and dine in true Italian style with the Conrad Bangkok's "Finest Tuscan Wine and Cuisine Meet Their Match" this Thursday in the New York Room. Chef Dietmar Spitzer will be preparing six delicious dishes, including Barolo braised buffalo beef cheeks on black truffle polenta with braised cherry tomatoes, to match four different wines: Morellino di Scansano 2006, Chianti Vigna di Pallino '06, Crognolo '04 and Oreno '04. The price is a reasonable Bt2,600. Book now by calling (02) 690 9299 or emailing info@conradbangkok.com.

Into the wind

Billed as Asia's biggest and most popular sailing event, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta draws thousands of sailors, their friends and families to the Pearl of the Andaman every winter for the ultimate celebration of competition sailing. This year's event, with great parties and lots of fun, will held from November 29 to December 6. Visit www.KingsCup.com.

Fallen heroes remembered

Kanchanaburi again pays tribute to the heroes of World War II with the Bridge on the River Kwai Fair, which this year runs from November 29 to December 5. The bridge was constructed by Asian labourers and Western prisonersofwar under Japanese command at a cost of hundreds of thousands of lives.

The lightandsound show during the fair takes visitors back to the day in 1945 when the Allies bombarded the bridge. Also featured are a Miss Peace pageant, concerts and cultural shows.

Turkey with the trimmings

Savour a Thanksgiving feast and celebrate life and all its blessings on November 26 at the Cousterio Restaurant, also known as Resort Hua Hin. Chef Didier will be cooking the fivecourse dinner for two for Bt1,850, inclusive of a bottle of red wine. On the menu are roast turkey, pumpkin and pecan pie. For reservations, call (02) 260 3670 or (032) 618 900 or email reservation@akaresorts.com.